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Soft Vanilla Swiss Roll

This delightful Soft Vanilla Swiss Roll features a light and airy sponge cake filled with creamy goodness, perfect for family gatherings and sure to impress any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian, European
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 4 large large eggs
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Filling and Dusting
  • whipped cream or jam for filling
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (5-7 minutes).
  4. Sift together the all-purpose flour and pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the air. Add the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour and spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the sponge springs back when lightly touched.
Rolling and Filling
  1. Cool the sponge for 5 minutes before turning it out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel away the parchment paper.
  2. Roll the cake tightly in the towel and let it cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, unroll the sponge cake and spread your choice of whipped cream or jam evenly.
  4. Roll it back up without the towel, and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing to serve.

Notes

Use fresh eggs for better volume. Avoid overmixing to maintain airiness. Chill the roll to firm it up for easier slicing.